AUGURY


Meaning of AUGURY in English

— augural , adj.

/aw"gyeuh ree/ , n. , pl. auguries .

1. the art or practice of an augur; divination.

2. the rite or ceremony of an augur.

3. an omen, token, or indication.

[ 1325-75; ME augurium soothsaying, equiv. to augur AUGUR + -ium -IUM ]

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